Hi, this week we see many free events and exhibitions alongside announcements of change and new precedents. The Philadelphia Orchestra is holding a six-and-a-half-hour marathon of Organ performances.
Read MoreWe hope you are welcoming the New Year with optimism and hope, as we are.
Read MoreIn this heartfelt film review, reek bell tackles their favorite theme yet: friendship, curating a list of five films that illustrate the reviewer’s deeply held belief that ‘friendship is god,’ and should be honored as such. Buckle up for all of the feels!
Read MoreJanyce applauds the BlackStar feature film “Eyimofe (This is My Desire)”, winner of the 2021 film festival’s “Best Narrative Feature” award, for its beautiful cinematography, emotionally tuned-in music and heart-grabbing stories.
Read MoreDeborah Krieger indulges her “Gardner Fever” and reviews ‘This is a Robbery,’ Netflix’s documentary series on the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist of 1990 that stole a Vermeer, Rembrandt and other works. Deborah says Netflix’s decision to ride the “true crime format” wave was a disservice to the Gardner museum story, and as a result it was overly long and overly dramatic.
Read MoreJanyce Denise Glasper highlights her 5 favorite short films from BlackStar Film Festival 2021’s Oscar-qualifying shorts program! Janyce says BlackStar curated an impressive selection that showcases new talent, and that love is baked in to each of the films. BlackStar Film Festival was August 4-8, 2021.
Read MoreArtblog film aficionado reek bell curates another themed film list; this month the theme is…. yearning! reek says these four films are the perfect antidote for numbness and apathy. Check out this post and soak up some lust for life.
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